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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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